2024 Northeast Oklahoma Strawberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Strawberry U-Pick Orchards in Northeast Oklahoma in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for strawberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have strawberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Adair County

• J5 Farm, LLC - strawberries, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
  Rr 2 Box 1220, Stilwell, OK 74960. Phone: (937) 553-2769. Email: pyo@j5.farm. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: From the intersection of OK highway 59 & Blackjack StreetHighway 51 in Stilwell OK, head East along highway 51 8.9 miles to J5 Farm. Specifically, from highway 51, turn left on S 4740 Road at Faith Tabernacle church. At the \fork\" or \""Y\"" in the road". Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  J5 Farm, LLC Facebook page. you will stay to the right \(and see Piney Cemetery on your left\). Once the pavement ends

Cherokee County

• Woodward Strawberry Farm - Pick-Your-Own Strawberries -
  Route 3 Box 629, Tahlequah, OK 74464. Phone: 918-456-1779. Click here for a map and directions. . Does anyone have more information, like a phone or email address? If so, please write me

Delaware County

• Whitewater Hollow Farms - peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food
  15801 County Road 364, Jay, OK 74346. Phone: (918) 521-2201. Email: k03d16@yahoo.com. Open: Hours and availability of crops to pick varies considerably; please call or email for current availability and hours. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo. . Alternate Phone: (918) 964-1921. . Strawberries season is typically: May 1 to June 1. (ADDED: May 10, 2021)

Mayes County

• Wild Rose Strawberry Farm - strawberries, porta-potties are available, farm animals
  7645 N 429 Road, Adair, OK 74330. Phone: 918-785-2122. Email: wildrosestrawberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 9:00 am until sold out. Directions: On N429 between Ew410 and W415 1.5 miles south of Highway 28 west of Adair 5.1 miles. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 918-824-0721. .

Rogers County

• Huldy's Farm - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries
  16525 E 590 Rd, Inola, OK . Phone: . Open: to the public from mid-to-late April through early August, Monday through Saturday from 8am till 1pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash & area checks, credit cards.
  Huldy's Farm Facebook page.
• Shepherd's Cross - Uses natural growing practices, pears, peppers, raspberries (Spring, red), strawberries, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
  16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017. Phone: (918) 342-5911. Email: admin@shepherdscross.com. Open: Shop: Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Directions: From Claremore take East highway 66. Proceed on highway 66 for 2 12 miles. Look for our Blue State highway Sign that says Shepherd\'s Cross. At Akin Road \(EW 45 or EW 450\) go East \(right\). Proceed on Akin Road \(EW 45 or EW 450\) for 2 12 miles. Shepherd\'s Cross is on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Shepherd's Cross Facebook page. . From Claremore take East highway 66. Proceed on highway 66 for 2 1/2 miles. Look for our Blue State highway Sign that says. At Akin Road (EW 45 or EW 450) go East (right). Proceed on Akin Road (EW 45 or EW 450) for 2 1/2 miles. is on the right. Pumpkin Festival is open from September 26th through November 4th; Living Nativity is open December 7th through December 9th and December 14th through December 16th. We are an Animal Welfare Approved farm. We raise grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb. We offer an open house shearing event the last weekend of April. Come see the lambs and see how we shear the sheep. Woolly Weekend is a great family event. Living Nativity occurs annually on the second and third weekends of December. We offer a nativity with actors and animals as well as a journey with the shepherd wagon ride and other Christmas related activities such as wreath making and ornament making.
• Thompson Acres - Uses natural growing practices, apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, carrots, eggplant, pears, peas, peaches, pecans , plums, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market
  13506 S. 4090 Road, Oologah, OK 74053. Phone: (918) 521-9467. Email: steveo74053@gmail.com. Open: Hours and availability of crops to pick varies considerably; please visit our facebook page or website for current hours and availability. Directions: Hwy 169 north to 4090 road or old 88 highway then turn south 14 mile farm is on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Thompson Acres Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (918) 951-6396. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Hwy 169 north to 4090 road or old 88 highway then turn south 1/4 mile farm is on the right. Strawberry season is usually April 15 thru June 15 please go to our Facebook page for exact dates and picking hours. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. (UPDATED: January 24, 2021) (ADDED: April 28, 2019)

Tulsa County

• Gibson Gardens - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries,
  18406 S. 73rd. East Avenue, Bixby, OK 74008. Phone: 918-638-3858. Email: gibson22@olp.net. Open: May, dependent on weather and strawberry ripening; Update with days and hours will follow. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers.
  Gibson Gardens Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 918-638-1050. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.

Wagoner County

• Livesay Orchards - apples, peaches, Lavender, Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Hpumpkins, and prepicked produce, restrooms, school tours
  39232 E. 231st St. S., Porter, OK 74454. Phone: 918-483-2102. Open: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 6pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Directions: Located 3 miles SW of Porter, OK. Follow signs from Highway 51B near Porter. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Pick-your-own Peaches July & August, call for days available. Pick-your-own Apples September & October. Pumpkin Patch in October. Lavender, Peaches, Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Herbs, Vegetables, Flowers.
  Comments from a visitor on September 20, 2010: "Just got an email from and they are NOT doing pick-your-own apples again this year, but they WILL have apples for sale at their store."
  Comments from a visitor on September 17, 2009: "Just an update - in Porter does not have pick-your-own apples in 2009 - bad year. "
• Thunderbird Berry Farm - asparagus, blueberries, corn (sweet), strawberries,
  7515 South Hansen Road 7515 South 321 East Avenue, Broken Arrow, OK 74014. Phone: 918-232-4299. Email: vkarney@cox.net. Open: Monday through Saturday, from 7am to noon May 16 through July 16 Closed July 4th. Directions: Take the Kenosha Street exit off the Creek Turnpike. \(toll road\) Turn left onto East 71st Street SE Kenosha Street. Continue onto East 71st Street SE Kenosha Street for 6.6 miles. Turn Right at the sign of Thunderbird Land and Cattle Company, onto Hansen Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 918-640-7168. . Take the Kenosha Street exit off the Creek Turnpike. (toll road) Turn left onto East 71st Street S/E Kenosha Street. Continue onto East 71st Street S/E Kenosha Street for 6.6 miles. Turn Right at the sign of Thunderbird Land and Cattle Company, onto Hansen Road. April 15: Asparagus May 15: Strawberries June 1 through July 15 Blueberries July: Blackberries and Sweet Corn October: Corn maze. Please drive slowly, children present. (UPDATED: May 29, 2022, JBS)Feedback from a visitor, June 09, 2010: "We visited in Wagoner County. We have been to twice now and have been impressed both times. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Very sweet and helpful folks. The blueberry bushes are huge and have tons of berries!"
  Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2016: "The farm owner, Don Hansen has a great attitude and will go out of his way to make sure the customer is satisfied. Fewer and fewer business owners and associates treat their customers with such integrity and respect. Kudos and a salute to Don Hansen as a true stand-up business man."

 

Strawberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

In the U.S. strawberries typically peak during April in Florida and Texas, May in the deep South, and in early June in middle sections and later June in the far North and Canada. Keep in mind that crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local strawberries, producers depend on ideal spring weather conditions. 

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - strawberries are affected by weather (both rain and cooler temperature) more than most crops. And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
    
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for strawberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
   
   
   If you use your own containers, remember that heaping strawberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
4. Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Strawberries

1. Grasp the stem just above the berry between the forefinger and the thumbnail and pull with a slight twisting motion.

2. With the stem broken about one-half inch from the berry, allow it to roll into the palm of your hand.

3. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. 

4. Carefully place - don't throw - the fruit into your containers. Repeat the picking process with both hands.

5. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick strawberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Be careful that your feet and knees do not damage plants or fruit in or along the edge of the row.
   
2. Pick only the berries that are fully red. Part the leaves with your hands to look for hidden berries ready for harvest.
   
3. To help the farmers, also remove from the plants berries showing rot, sunburn, insect injury or other defects and place them between the rows behind you. If they are left in the plants, the rot will quickly spread to other berries.
   
4. Berries to be used immediately may be picked any time, but if you plan to hold the fruit for a few days, try to pick in the early morning or on cool, cloudy days. Berries picked during the heat of the day become soft, are easily bruised and will not keep well.
   
5. Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunshine any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Strawberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for two or three, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.
   
6. For interesting and fun strawberry facts and trivia from the California Strawberry Commission, click here!

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
3. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash and cut the caps (green tops) off the others and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) See this page about how to freeze strawberries.
4. If you like the strawberries you picked, ask the farm what variety they planted, and not the weather conditions the week or two before. The flavor of a strawberry is affected by the variety, the weather and the degree of ripeness when picked.
5. Now, get ready to make strawberry jam. It is VERY easy - especially with our free strawberry jam instructions - they're illustrated and easy.

Strawberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Strawberries

• How to freeze strawberries!
• Strawberry jam (with pectin) (uses less sugar or honey and less cooking)
• Strawberry jam (without pectin) (requires much more sugar and cooking)
• Strawberry (and other berry) jams without sugar
• Strawberry jelly
• Strawberry-rhubarb jam!
• Homemade strawberry ice cream (regular, low fat, nonfat, low sugar, vanilla and even gelato)
• Canning strawberries
• Make gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries
• How to make fruit juice -  strawberry and other berries
• Strawberry pie filling
• Strawberry pie
• Easy Rhubarb-Strawberry pie
• Fig-strawberry jam
• Fig-strawberry jam, made with Jello gelatin

Strawberry Facts, Measurements and Tips

• Picking the best strawberries: Select firm, fully red berries. Strawberries DO NOT continue ripen after they are picked! In the photo, only the berry on the far right is completely ripe.
• Strawberry festivals: Most areas that grow strawberries have a strawberry festival, at which you can taste all kinds of fresh strawberry foods, pies, jams, cakes - and most commonly, fresh strawberry shortcake.  To find out where and when there is one near you, see this page for a list of strawberry festivals, sorted by state!
• Strawberries measurements: government agriculture websites tell us that
  1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups and is about the same as 1 liter and
  1 quart of fresh strawberries weighs 1 lbs to 1.25 lbs (or 450 to 600 g). Of course, the weight varies on variety and weather conditions. 
  1 quart is normally enough for 4 servings, although I'll admit my son can eat 1 pint by himself!
• How much to pick? In general, 1 quart of fresh, whole, just-picked strawberries = approximately 3.5 cups hulled, whole berries. In other words, removing the caps/hulls and the occasional mushy berry means you lose 1/4 cup to 1/2 (it depends how much fruit you remove with the hull) or about 7 to 12% of every quart you pick.
• One cup of strawberries contains only about 50 calories
• U-pick strawberries are much healthier than store-bought.  Consumer reports says store bought strawberries have so many pesticide and fungicide residues on they, that they don't recommend you eat them at all!
• U-pick strawberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. 1 lbs of fresh strawberries is about 2/3 of a quart.
• It takes about  10 to 15 minutes to pick a quart, if the berries are reasonably plentiful
• The strawberry plant adapts to wide variety of soil conditions, but does not tolerate drought well, and the berries quickly rot if the weather is rainy. For this reason, the plants are usually grown on raised beds through plastic mulch!
• Cultivation of strawberries began in Europe in the 1300's, but the berry only became very popular in the early 1900's in California.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as strawberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
• You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible.  Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
• Want to grow your own strawberries?  Here's an article about how to: Strawberries are an Excellent Fruit for the Home Garden, HYG-1424-98!
• See this page for many more fun and interesting strawberry facts, nutritional information and trivia

Other weird strawberry facts

• Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
• Strawberries were originally called strewberries because the fruit was 'strewn' amongst the leaves of the plant.
• California is king of strawberry productions because: California produces 75 percent of the nation's strawberry crops; one billion pounds of strawberries each year.  If all the strawberries produced in California in one year were laid berry to berry, they would go around the world 15 times. Each acre of land in California in strawberry production produces an average of 21 tons of strawberries annually, with a total of 23,000 acres of strawberries planted in California each year.

More conversions

1 pint (2 cups)  of fresh whole strawberries

• = about 8 oz (1/2 lb) of strawberries
• = 2.25 cups of sliced strawberries
• = 1 cup pureed strawberries
• = 12-14 large strawberries

2 quarts of fresh strawberries are needed for a 9" pie

A 10 oz package of frozen berries is about the same as 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries

References:

• University of Illinois Extension
• Driscolls
• Ohio State University Extension
• Strawberries-Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers